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Product Description
InstaMorph is an advanced modeling compound that melts in hot water or air (140 deg F) and solidifies at room temperature. When warm, it acts like clay, but when it cools it resembles a strong plastic. Unlike other products that once they dry they are locked in that shape forever, InstaMorph can be reheated over and over again and re-molded into any number of configurations.
When InstaMorph is heated to molding temperature, the pellets turn clear. Once the plastic cools, it returns to its original white color.
Use it for making exciting art projects at school or at home. Create props, masks, or other costume pieces for Halloween or theater. Makes excellent brackets, parts, molds, or housings for your next project. Make your own action figures or accessories. Mold around existing handles or grips for an easy ergonomic solution. Make custom cases or stands for the latest electronic gadgets. Ideal for prototypers or makers who want a strong, reusable compound.
Mold it with your hands, tools, or press around an object to make a mold. InstaMorph can be painted, machined, carved or attached to other materials. InstaMorph can also be dyed or impregnated with glow in the dark powder for other exciting project possibilities.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
292 of 296 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is Shapelock/Friendly Plastic: surprisingly strong, a little goes a long way, good for kids!
July 2, 2010
Durability:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I heard about this as "Shapelock" and for whatever reason, the company decided to rename it "Friendly Plastic". "Instamorph" is another name for the same material.
It's Polycaprolactone, Wikipedia has a great entry on it.
The pellets melt in 150F-160F water. This is hot enough to scald you but not cause a serious burn. I was afraid this would mean that kids wouldn't be able to play with it but in fact they can due to the low thermal capacity and conductivity. Within a minute or two of coming out of the hot water bath this stuff cools down enough that it's just warm. However it still remains pliable enough for kids to have a lot of fun.
When it does finally cool completely it's hard and strong. I'm used to Fimo/Sculpey which is really very weak. This stuff is suprisingly strong. Strong enough that I have yet to break a part which was fully cooled. I'd say it's as structural as the plastic in most kid's toys and actually a bit tougher (resistant to cracking) I believe there must be some crystallization going on. I made a device where the plastic acts as a living spring - it flexes with a surprisingly high modulus.
I've made a number of things with it already - a cell phone holder, a shoe horn, a cable organizer, even special hook to hold an IV bag on a light stand.
You don't use much of the material because any pieces you have are easily remelted into your next project. Once something outlives it's usefulness you simply melt it back down.
Recommendations:
1) Stretch out leftover pieces so they're not too solid - this speeds up remelting later on.
2) Get the little container first unless you definitely have something in mind. I bought the 28 oz to start and despite using it quite a bit, I have barely made a dent - as mentioned, you re-use any leftovers.
3) You can also use it as a glue. When it's heated to the clear state (160F) it is very sticky.
4) Make your parts in sections. When done, you can dip in hot water to melt the surface and then stick the sections together.
5) When making pieces, keep a hot bath (pot on stove) and a cold bath (Ice water) so you can soften/harden easily
6) Put a thermometer in your hot bath and try to keep it at 150-160
7) Don't forget that you can carve, drill, cut, and even tap the material once it's cooled
8) Be patient! There's definitely a learning curve to making good parts.
If you have questions or comments, or if you found this review helpful, please let me know!
It's Polycaprolactone, Wikipedia has a great entry on it.
The pellets melt in 150F-160F water. This is hot enough to scald you but not cause a serious burn. I was afraid this would mean that kids wouldn't be able to play with it but in fact they can due to the low thermal capacity and conductivity. Within a minute or two of coming out of the hot water bath this stuff cools down enough that it's just warm. However it still remains pliable enough for kids to have a lot of fun.
When it does finally cool completely it's hard and strong. I'm used to Fimo/Sculpey which is really very weak. This stuff is suprisingly strong. Strong enough that I have yet to break a part which was fully cooled. I'd say it's as structural as the plastic in most kid's toys and actually a bit tougher (resistant to cracking) I believe there must be some crystallization going on. I made a device where the plastic acts as a living spring - it flexes with a surprisingly high modulus.
I've made a number of things with it already - a cell phone holder, a shoe horn, a cable organizer, even special hook to hold an IV bag on a light stand.
You don't use much of the material because any pieces you have are easily remelted into your next project. Once something outlives it's usefulness you simply melt it back down.
Recommendations:
1) Stretch out leftover pieces so they're not too solid - this speeds up remelting later on.
2) Get the little container first unless you definitely have something in mind. I bought the 28 oz to start and despite using it quite a bit, I have barely made a dent - as mentioned, you re-use any leftovers.
3) You can also use it as a glue. When it's heated to the clear state (160F) it is very sticky.
4) Make your parts in sections. When done, you can dip in hot water to melt the surface and then stick the sections together.
5) When making pieces, keep a hot bath (pot on stove) and a cold bath (Ice water) so you can soften/harden easily
6) Put a thermometer in your hot bath and try to keep it at 150-160
7) Don't forget that you can carve, drill, cut, and even tap the material once it's cooled
8) Be patient! There's definitely a learning curve to making good parts.
If you have questions or comments, or if you found this review helpful, please let me know!
149 of 153 people found the following review helpful
By J. Harris
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4:36
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It just so happens the most use this product gets is at work for creating splints for toy breed dogs with broken legs. Easy to create a custom-fitted splint for tiny dogs or kittens while awake or sedated.
93 of 95 people found the following review helpful
By Max
Amazon Verified Purchase
Durability:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
InstaMorph has captured my imagination. I am a musician and tech junkie and thought the applications for InstaMorph would allow me to make stands, cases and handles for all my stuff. That it did and does, but it is so much more. I have repaired a cracked interior panel in my Honda Element (saving several hundred dollars). I have securely insulated and spliced two audio cables together without tape, heat shrink or solder. My toothbrush finally has a home. My mixer finally sits at the correct angle on my desk. I've disposed of my envelope/letter holder for something much more efficient and small. The switch that keeps breaking off of my organ is now replaced forever.
If my dad had this when I was a kid my toys would have lasted twice as long.
And it's strong. The thicker you make it the stronger it is (duh). But under stress it doesn't snap; it bends. It's tough. And the 12oz container goes a long way. I'm halfway through mine and I've made a ton of stuff.
This should be as common a household product as duct tape in no time, and in case you didn't read the description, it's reusable.
You need it in ways you can't even comprehend.
If my dad had this when I was a kid my toys would have lasted twice as long.
And it's strong. The thicker you make it the stronger it is (duh). But under stress it doesn't snap; it bends. It's tough. And the 12oz container goes a long way. I'm halfway through mine and I've made a ton of stuff.
This should be as common a household product as duct tape in no time, and in case you didn't read the description, it's reusable.
You need it in ways you can't even comprehend.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not easy to work with unless you like ugly.
If you need a hack/temporary fix for something, this will probably work for you. If you want something to be pretty/finished looking this is not the product for you... Read more
Published 3 days ago by Kodiak Marmoset
5.0 out of 5 stars
I'm still exploring its potential for creative uses
What more can I say? The polymer melts at relatively low temperatures and can be molded by casting or freehand shaping. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Robert T. Garrett
5.0 out of 5 stars
InstaMorph
Worked perfectly for the project my daughter was working on, she even had
extra morph to make a few other items!
Great product, would buy again!
extra morph to make a few other items!
Great product, would buy again!
Published 10 days ago by Jennifer L. Kennealy
5.0 out of 5 stars
easy to use
very easy to work with. used to fix littermaid and rectangle table legs. will see how long the fix lasts.
Published 14 days ago by Cliff H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
The future of making little plastic things by hand
This stuff is cool. I have no idea what to use it for. I haven't yet worked it into standard "around the house" problem solving situations, but it is cool. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Aaron
5.0 out of 5 stars
Neat product
This is a neat product that I bought just to play around with. It sat on the shelf for a while and then my wife said. Read more
Published 16 days ago by buyer26062
5.0 out of 5 stars
It does everything it says.
It is very handy, for the fixer, the crafter, the school, wherever you can use quick setting mold-able plastic, this is your stuff!
Published 19 days ago by jaythedogg
5.0 out of 5 stars
Prototyping plastic
Love this stuff. I have made a number of things with it and it is easily melted and molded. A little goes a long ways and it can be reused.
Published 23 days ago by Grandad
4.0 out of 5 stars
Works Good, But Has It's Flaws"
This plastic really can be heated in a pot of boiling water until it's soft enough to be molded, and after it's molded it will solidify. Read more
Published 27 days ago by komarco
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome
I can't tell you how cool this stuff is. Just buy it. The uses are endless. It's pricy, but it's also reusable.
Published 1 month ago by Christopher Price
